A Study of Scientific Inquiry Activities in Smart Classrooms of a Primary School

摘要

As inquiry is not only an approach, but also the goal of scientific learning, cultivating students' ability of inquiry in learning science subjects becomes a key element of the new curriculum reform. Smart classrooms, which may facilitate learning activities to enhance students' ability of independent learning, inquiry and creativity, offer a new direction in designing scientific inquiry activities. Based on the theory in activity and constructivism, this study analyzes the key elements of scientific inquiry activities in smart classrooms of a primary school and defines a mechanism for the six types of scientific inquiry activities identified. Investigation is one of the six types of scientific inquiry activities. This study analyzes how activities of investigation work and be supported in a smart learning environment. Experimental results indicate that investigative inquiry activities in a smart classroom can raise learning achievements, develop the ability of inquiry, and improve the investigative ability, scientific attitude and emotion.